List of Voltron: Legendary Defender episodes

This is a list of Voltron: Legendary Defender episodes. To date, there have been eight seasons, with its final season aired on December 14, 2018. The series began airing on Netflix on June 10th, 2016.

Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 aired on June 10th, 2016 and consists of 11 episodes. The first episode "The Rise of Voltron" is the longest episode currently, being an hour long series premier.

Ep. #	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
1	The Rise of Voltron	Joaquim Dos Santos Lauren Montgomery Kihyun Ryu Eugene Lee Steve In-Chang Ahn	Tim Hendrick Joshua Hamilton May Chan	June 10, 2016
Overwhelmed but ready for action, five aspiring space explorers learn they have the power to create Voltron, the most powerful robot in the universe.
2	Some Assembly Required	Joaquim Dos Dantos Lauren Montgomery Kihyun Ryu	Tim Hedrick	June 10, 2016
Princess Allura puts the Paladins through training when they start to lose their focus. They'll need to cooperate to learn how to form voltron.
3	Return of the Gladiator	Eugene Lee	Joshua Hamilton	June 10, 2016
Shiro must draw on painful memories from his past when a massive evil robot threatens the peace on Arus, forcing the lions into action.
4	Fall of the Castle of Lions	Steve In Chang Ahn	Tim Hedrick	June 10, 2016
As one paladin threatens to leave the team, invaders storm the castle and destroy its power crystal in an attempt to steal Voltron.
5	Tears of the Balmera	Chris Palmer	Joshua Hamilton	June 10, 2016
Hunk and Coran try to retrieve a new crystal from the Balmera while the rest of the team work to prevent Sendak from leaving the castle with Voltron.
6	Taking Flight	Eugene Lee	Tim Hedrick	June 10, 2016
On the way to the Balmera, the team stops to help two rebels on the run from the Galra. Lance in trusting, but Hunk is skeptical of their intentions.
7	Return to the Balmera	Steve In Chang Ahn	May Chan	June 10, 2016
Alura, Coran and the Paladins return to the Balmera to free the natives, but the arrival of a Galra ship could force Voltron into action.
8	Rebirth	Chris Palmer	Joshua Hamilton	June 10, 2016
As the paladins scramble to ward off a Galra monster, Allura hopes that her ancient powers can heal the Balmera and save its people.
9	Crystal Venom	Eugene Lee	May Chan	June 10, 2016
Allura considers making a heartbreaking sacrifice to save the team while the castle mysteriously turns on them and sends them hurling toward doom.
10	Collection and Extraction	Steve In Chang Ahn	Tim Hedrick	June 10, 2016
The team stops at an isolated and seemingly insignificant Galra space station and discovers how the empire is gathering its energy from the universe.
11	The Black Paladin	Chris Palmer	Joshua Hamilton	June 10, 2016
Zarkon lures Voltron into battle on his ship, and when one of the lions is capture the team must get creative to defeat the Galra and return home.

Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 was released on January, 20, 2017 and consists of 13 episodes. The second episode of the season, "The Depths", aired ahead of schedule at New York Comic Con 2016.

Ep. #	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
12	Across the Universe	Steve In Chang Ahn	May Chan	January 20, 2017
The lions get separated when a trip through a wormhole goes awry, while Coran and Allura scramble to break free of a seemingly endless loop.
13	The Depths	Eugene Lee	Joshua Hamilton	January 20, 2017
Hunk and Lance crash-land underwater and follow a mermaid to a civilization whose queen promises to keep them "safe and warm" and to help find the others.
14	Shiro's Escape	Chris Palmer	Tim Hedrick	January 20, 2017
After being saved from a dangerous situation by an unexpected ally, Shiro urges the rest of the team to trust his rescuer.
15	Greening The Cube	Eugene Lee	Lars Kenseth	January 20, 2017
While making repairs to the castle, the Paladins encounter unusual spongy spores that lead them to a planet of brilliant engineers.
16	Eye Of the Storm	Steve In Chang Ahn	Joshua Hamilton	January 20, 2017
Exhausted after a battle, the crew must spring back into action when Zarkon's forces track them down. Coran gets infected by a slippery virus.
17	The Ark of Taujeer	Chris Palmer	Mark Bemesderfer	January 20, 2017
Four of the Paladins head to a ravage planet called Taujeer to help the citizens escape, while Allura and Keith go off on a separate mission.
18	Space Mall	Eugene Lee	Tim Hedrick	January 20, 2017
Shiro attempts to create a deeper bond with the Black Lion, while Coran takes the others to a swap meet, where they have some strange adventures.
19	The Blade of Marmora	Steve In Chang Ahn	Mark Bemesderfer	January 20, 2017
Keith and Shiro travel to a hard-to-find base in an effort to align with the Blade of Marmora. Keith must fight to unlock the truth about his past.
20	The Belly of the Weblum	Chris Palmer	Joshua Hamilton	January 20, 2017
The Paladins split up to gather resources for a showdown with Zarkon. Hunk and Keith travel into the belly of a planet-devouring creature.
21	Escape From Beta Traz	Eugene Lee	Mitch Iverson	January 20, 2017
Lance, Pidge and Shiro infiltrate a facility to free a prisoner of the Galra, but Lance and Shiro each think they've found the right inmate.
22	Stayin' Alive	Steve In Chang Ahn	May Chan	January 20, 2017
Allura travels to the Balmera to acquire a powerful crystal, but a visit from an evil beast prompts her to call on the Paladins for help.
23	Best Laid Plans	Chris Palmer	Joshua Hamilton	January 20, 2017
After acquiring the teluday from the Olkari, the team prepares to launch the operaton to defeat Zarkon and bring peace to the universe.
24	Blackout	Eugene Lee	Tim Hedrick	January 20, 2017
The Paladins fight an epic battle against the most powerful enemy they've ever faced, with the fate of the universe at stake.

Season 3 Episodes

Season 3 was released on August 4th 2017 and consists of 7 episodes.

Ep. #	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
25	Changing of the Guard	Steve In Chang Ahn	Tim Hedrick	August 04, 2017
As the paladins work to build a coalition of rebels, Allura makes a suggestion that rattles the team. A new face aims to gain power with the Galra.
26	Red Paladin	Chris Palmer	May Chan	August 04, 2017
Lotor's forces moved to retake the planet Puig and lure the Paladins out for a fight. Keith and Lance struggle to adjust big changes.
27	The Hunted	Eugene Lee	Joshua Hamilton	August 04, 2017
Keith's reckless choice leads the team into a dangerous situation, and Allura needs to channel one of the Paladins to get out of trouble.
28	Hole in the Sky	Chris Palmer	Tim Hedrick	August 04, 2017
The castle receives a distress signal that leads Allura and Coran to believe that they may not be the only surviving Alteans.
29	The Journey	Steve In Chang Ahn	Joshua Hamilton	August 04, 2017
A pair of skeptical rebel fighters make things difficult for a Paladin in need of assistance. Haggar steps up her monitoring of Lotor.
30	Tailing a Comet	Chris Palmer	Mitch Iverson	August 04, 2017
As the Paladins pursue the comet, they become confused by Lotor's actions. Keith doubts his leadership skills, while Lance ponders his future.
31	The Legend Begins	Eugene Lee	Tim Hedrick	August 04, 2017
As the team tries to decipher Lotor's plan for the comet, Coran gives the Paladins a history lesson about the origin of Voltron and the ongoing war.

Season 4 Episodes

Season 4 was released on October 13th 2017 and consists of 6 episodes. Chronologically, these episodes were originally part of Season 3 before Netflix split the season in order to air new material more frequently.

Ep. #	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
32	Code of Honor	Eugene Lee	Joshua Hamilton	October 13, 2017
Keith’s divided attentions cause tension within the team at a time when unity is crucial. The Blades investigate a Galra supply route.
33	Reunion	Steve In Chang Ahn	Mitch Iverson	October 13, 2017
Pidge gets information that prompts her to embark on an important solo mission to the far reaches of the universe.
34	Black Site	Steve In Chang Ahn	Tim Hedrick	October 13, 2017
An internal struggle for power erupts within the Galra. Pidge returns to the castle with some precious cargo. The team gets a cow.
35	The Voltron Show!	Chris Palmer	Joshua Hamilton	October 13, 2017
Coran gets carried away with turning the Paladins into intergalactic stars when he designs an elaborate, effects-filled live tour of the universe.
36	Begin the Blitz	Eugene Lee	Rocco Pucillo	October 13, 2017
Team Voltron devises a plan to continue the coalition’s momentum and take control of more Galra territory. Lotor makes a big move.
37	A New Defender	Steve In Chang Ahn	Tim Hedrick	October 13, 2017
Forces of good and evil converge on the planet Naxzela, where Voltron faces unforeseen danger only one Paladin can help them escape.

Season 5 Episodes

Season 5 was released on March 2, 2018 and consists of 6 episodes.

Ep. #	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
38	The Prisoner	Chris Palmer	Eugene Son	March 2, 2018
After a daring mission at a key Galra outpost, the team considers a risky alliance. One Paladin leads a journey to retrieve an important prisoner.
39	Blood Duel	Eugene Lee	Joshua Hamilton	March 2, 2018
Faced with a painful decision, the Paladins reluctantly come to an agreement with Zarkon. Haggar comes to grips with memories from the past.
40	Postmortem	Steve In Chang Ahn	Todd Ludy	March 2, 2018
A power struggle erupts within the Galra. As the Paladins argue over their next move, an attack forces them to save themselves and the Olkari.
41	Kral Zera	Chris Palmer	Mitch Iverson	March 2, 2018
Shiro acts against the wishes of the other Paladins. Powerful Galra from around the empire convene for the Kral Zera ceremony.
42	Bloodlines	Eugene Lee	Mark Bemesderfer	March 2, 2018
Keith is sent to find a fellow Blade named Krolia and locate a powerful weapon. Lance, Hunk and Pidge reprogram a robot to have fun.
43	White Lion	Steve In Chang Ahn	Tim Hedrick	March 2, 2018
The team searches for a portal to a mysterious, fabled Altean land called Oriande. Shiro starts to feel like there’s something wrong with him.

Season 6 Episodes

Season 6 was released on June 15, 2018, and consists of seven episodes.

Ep. #	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
44	Omega Shield	Chris Palmer	Mitch Iverson	June 15, 2018
An attack by Sendak prompts the Paladins to scramble to a planet's defense. Lotor calls on Allura for help in assembling a powerful ship.
45	Razor's Edge	Eugene Lee	Joshua Hamilton	June 15, 2018
Keith's journey to an abyss to search for a quintessence source unlocks memories about his past. Lance wallows in unrequited love.
47	The Colony	Chris Palmer	Mark Bemesfelder	June 15, 2018
After Lotor and Allura head off in the new ship, the remaining Paladins get a dire warning that could change everything.
48	The Black Paladins	Eugene Lee	Joaquim Dos Santos	June 15, 2018
As one Paladin takes on a dangerous mission through a wormhole, the others contend with failing controls on the castle.
49	All Good Things	Steve In Chang Ahn	Joshua Hamilton	June 15, 2018
A metaphysical encounter shines light on a Paladin's fate. Lance and Allura console each other about their past judgments. Lotor makes a plea.
50	Defender of All Universes	Rie Koga Chris Palmer	Tim Hedrick	June 15, 2018
An epic battle leaves the universe in a state of chaos, threatening to destroy all life unless a sacrifice is made.

Season 7 Episodes

Season 7 was released on August 10, 2018, and consists of thirteen episodes.

Ep. #	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
51	A Little Adventure	May Chan Mitch Iverson	Eugene Lee	August 10, 2018
Following on from the sacrifice of the Castle of Lions, the Paladins and their allies need to figure out a way to recharge the Lions after their battle with Lotor. Shiro remains comatose after having his spirit from the Black Lion placed in the clone body.
52	The Road Home	Michael Chang	Joshua Hamilton	August 10, 2018
The Paladins begin their journey back to Earth, but are captured by a very familiar pair.
53	The Way Forward	Rie Roga	Mark Bemesfelder	August 10, 2018
The Paladins escape from Ezor and Zethrid thanks to Coran snf sn unexpected ally, and the team learns that they have been 'missing' for three years, since their confrontation with Lotor.
54	The Feud!	Eugene Lee	Tim Hedrick	August 10, 2018
The Paladins find themselves as unwilling contestants on an intergalactic version of an old American game show.
55	The Ruins	Michael Chang	Mitch Iverson	August 10, 2018
A distress signal leads the team to the ruins of a planet, where they encounter a mysterious alien named Macidus.
56	The Journey Within	Eugene Lee	Tim Hedrick	August 10, 2018
Stranded without their Lions in deep space, the Paladins question their connections to each other and their own sanity.
57	The Last Stand, Part 1	Rie Koga	Joshua Hamilton	August 10, 2018
Pidge receives a recorded message from her father telling them that the Galra have invaded Earth, and that they are preparing for their last stand.
58	The Last Stand, Part 2	Michael Chang	Mitch Iverson	August 10, 2018
The Galra invasion of Earth proceeds, and the Galaxy Garrison is left as Earth's last hold out.
59	Know Your Enemy	Rie Koga	Joshua Hamilton	August 10, 2018
The Paladins arrive home, but not everyone's families are safe.
60	Heart of the Lion	Eugene Lee	Rocco Pucillo	August 10, 2018
Earth is betrayed by an unexpected party.
61	Trial by Fire	Michael Chang	Joshua Hamilton	August 10, 2018
The Paladins are captured by Sendak, and the IGF-Atlas crew attempts to launch their ship.
62	Lions' Pride, Part 1	Rie Koga	Mitch Iverson	August 10, 2018
Sendak plots to incinerate Earth.
63	Lions' Pride, Part 2	Eugene Lee	Joshua Hamilton	August 10, 2018
The fight against Sendak may be over, but a new enemy arrives to battle Voltron.

Season 8 Episodes

Season 8 was released on December 14, 2018, and consists of thirteen episodes.

Ep. #	Title	Director	Writer	Air Date
64	Launch Date	Michael Chang	Lauren Montgomery	December 14, 2018
The Paladins spend one last night on Earth in preparation for the launch of the Atlas. Lance works up the courage to ask Allura an important question.
65	Shadows	Rie Koga	Mitch Iverson	December 14, 2018
66	The Prisoner's Dilemma	Eugene Lee	Erik Bogh	December 14, 2018
67	Battle Scars	Michael Chang	Joshua Hamilton	December 14, 2018
68	The Grudge	Rie Koga	Rocco Pucillo	December 14, 2018
69	Genesis	Eugene Lee	Mitch Iverson	December 14, 2018
70	Day Forty-Seven	Michael Chang	Joshua Hamilton	December 14, 2018
71	Clear Day	Rie Koga	Erik Bogh	December 14, 2018
72	Knights of Light, Part 1	Eugene Lee	Mitch Iverson	December 14, 2018
73	Knights of Light, Part 2	Michael Chang	Erik Bogh	December 14, 2018
74	Uncharted Regions	Rie Koga	Joshua Hamilton	December 14, 2018
75	The Zenith	Eugene Lee	Joshua Hamilton	December 14, 2018
76	The End Is the Beginning	Michael Chang	Joaquim Dos Santos & Lauren Montgomery	December 14, 2018